{"title":"Celtic","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"fidchell-ancient-celtic-irish-board-06782","title":"Fidchell | Ancient Celtic Irish Board Game | New Pieces","description":"\u003cp\u003eImagine stepping into an ancient Celtic battle of wits and strategy! In this version of Fidchell, you’ll be playing with a twist: circular lines and a tic-tac-toe-inspired setup. It’s a fast-paced, strategic challenge where players take turns aiming to outmaneuver each other by forming lines or blocking paths in an ancient Celtic style. Each move brings you closer to victory or defeat, making every decision a nail-biting choice. Think you’ve got the skills to rule the board? Give it a try and see if you can master this unique spin on a legendary game!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGame includes:\u003cbr\u003e\nA round wood board (ranges from 10-12 inches in diameter)\u003cbr\u003e\nPlaying Pieces - glass tokens or wood tokens (bag to hold them)\u003cbr\u003e\nInstructions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFidchell (Old Irish pronunciation: [ˈfʲiðʲxʲel͈]) or gwyddbwyll (in Welsh, pronounced [ˈɡwɨ̞ðbʊɨ̯ɬ, ˈɡwɪðbʊi̯ɬ]) was a board game popular among the ancient Celts. Fidchell was played between two people who moved an equal number of pieces across a board; the board shared its name with the game played upon it. Based on the descriptions in Irish and Welsh literature as well as archaeological finds of game pieces, it is likely to have been a variant of ludus latrunculorum played in Ireland and Britain.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Games","offers":[{"title":"Wood Tokens","offer_id":45437048848570,"sku":null,"price":100.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Glass Tokens","offer_id":45437048881338,"sku":null,"price":100.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/4019\/7818\/files\/il_fullxfull.7096870177_mosw.jpg?v=1767725267"},{"product_id":"tablero-brandubh-duel-game-mat-27926","title":"Tablero \u0026 Brandubh Duel Game Mat","description":"\u003cp\u003eI am so excited to provide you with a truly community requested (a BIG thank you to Kraken).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have two real fun games, blended into one Mat. I have a lot of options for you purchase, so take your time reviewing what works for you or the one your buying for. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst game that can be played is :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTablero, also known as Tablero de Jesus or Tablero de Wajiros, is a traditional drinking game which is said to date back to Spanish colonial times. This is a HUGE game for our SCA members and Ren Faire goers, as well as anyone who likes to get together with friends and have a few drinks while playing Tablero. This game is super fun. I know there are plenty of variations on how to play, so I include one of those variations in the included rule set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second game that can played on the mat is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrandubh, which is an ancient Irish board game that belongs to the family of Tafl games, which were popular throughout Northern Europe. The game is similar to other Tafl games like Hnefatafl but has its unique rules and setup. Brandubh is a strategy game, historically played between two players, where one player controls a king and a smaller number of defenders, while the other controls a larger number of attackers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth games are a blast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI include playing pieces for both games in the base set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI offer the wooden drinking mugs, which are quite large, as optional purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not forget, if you want me to engrave the front of the mat (the non-playable side), just note that on checkout. Its an option free of charge. I can do a graphic or a name or saying or a combo of all three. You let me know. It is what makes the Mat unique for you or the recipient.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Games","offers":[{"title":"Brown \/ With Mat and Pieces","offer_id":45437057663162,"sku":null,"price":114.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Brown \/ Mat\/Pieces \u0026 2 Mugs","offer_id":45437057695930,"sku":null,"price":163.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Burgundy \/ With Mat and Pieces","offer_id":45437057728698,"sku":null,"price":114.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Burgundy \/ Mat\/Pieces \u0026 2 Mugs","offer_id":45437057761466,"sku":null,"price":163.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/4019\/7818\/files\/il_fullxfull.6309109891_s5d9_c895e042-4f01-4b81-8f79-4f9ed0d8e2e9.jpg?v=1767725376"}],"url":"https:\/\/ancient.games\/collections\/celtic.oembed","provider":"Ancient Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}